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P760 XRN

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2013
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

165,187 mi
Last recorded165,187 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP760 XRN
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2013 165,187 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS

Corrosion starting to all areas

Engine was low on oil (have topped up)

Imbalance on rear axle

Misfire at idle advise further investigation

Noise from engine advise investigation

When engine warm oil light comes on at idle

Pass 27 Jul 2012 161,400 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 155,222 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 155,222 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 148,715 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 142,063 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 142,043 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 134,541 miles

OS horn button missing

Offside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 29 Jul 2008 134,540 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

OS horn button missing

Offside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

hand brake return spring broken

Fail 6 Jul 2007 119,497 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

offside horn button adrift

offside rear brake pad wearing thin

vehicle presented with 2 rear most seats folded down belts not tested

very slight exhaust blow from downpipe/manifold area

Pass 6 Jul 2007 119,497 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

offside horn button adrift

offside rear brake pad wearing thin

vehicle presented with 2 rear most seats folded down belts not tested

very slight exhaust blow from downpipe/manifold area

Fail 20 Jun 2007 118,544 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

horn button NS missing

Pass 29 Jun 2006 104,971 miles

O S F tyre inside edge worn

R H horn button missing

exhaust in poor condition

Fail 29 Jun 2006 104,971 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

O S F tyre inside edge badly worn

R H horn button missing

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 8 Jul 2005 90,685 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2005 90,685 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Ford Galaxy?

Based on 2,683,070 MOT tests across 199,482 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
8,332
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
199,482
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 102,272
position lamp(s) not working 77,739
Brake pipe excessively corroded 70,441
Stop lamp not working 68,929
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 56,531
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P760 XRN is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Ford Galaxy models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 118,158 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Galaxy fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 102,272 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P760 XRN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Galaxy typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Ford Galaxy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P760 XRN is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 28 May 1997.

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